Mandela and de Klerk (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, Mandela and de Klerk is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine both received Emmy nominations for their performances in this made-for-TV movie. The plot follows Nelson Mandela's 27-year struggle to end apartheid.
Who’s in it. Mandela and de Klerk stars Sidney Poitier as Nelson Mandela, Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk, Tina Lifford as Winnie Mandela and Gerry Maritz as P.W. Botha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mandela and de Klerk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandela and de Klerk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandela and de Klerk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandela and de Klerk (1997)?
- In US, Mandela and de Klerk is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandela and de Klerk worth watching?
- Mandela and de Klerk holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandela and de Klerk?
- Mandela and de Klerk stars Sidney Poitier, Michael Caine, Tina Lifford, Gerry Maritz and Terry Norton.
- When was Mandela and de Klerk released?
- Mandela and de Klerk was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.